Uganda secured a 2-1 victory over Chad at Stade Municipal De Berrechid in Morocco during a warm-up fixture ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Paul Put fielded several debutants, including goalkeeper Derrick Kiggundu and midfielder Al Hassan Baba, while handling multiple injury absences from his regular squad.
Uche Mubiru converted an early penalty after being fouled by the opposing goalkeeper, before Melvyn Lorenzen added a second goal following a defensive error. Chad reduced the deficit through Haroun Tchaouna's spot kick, but Kiggundu denied a subsequent penalty attempt to preserve the advantage.
Put acknowledged his team surrendered excessive possession but expressed satisfaction with the mentality shown by his restructured lineup. Captain Jordan Obita cited the difficult playing conditions and emphasized the need for improved performance against higher-caliber opposition. Uganda faces Morocco before entering Group C at the continental tournament alongside Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania.
Uche Mubiru converted an early penalty after being fouled by the opposing goalkeeper, before Melvyn Lorenzen added a second goal following a defensive error. Chad reduced the deficit through Haroun Tchaouna's spot kick, but Kiggundu denied a subsequent penalty attempt to preserve the advantage.
Put acknowledged his team surrendered excessive possession but expressed satisfaction with the mentality shown by his restructured lineup. Captain Jordan Obita cited the difficult playing conditions and emphasized the need for improved performance against higher-caliber opposition. Uganda faces Morocco before entering Group C at the continental tournament alongside Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania.
